Bridging Communities News
For Scholars, Content and Culture on Social Justice @Sanford
Club Love, Solar Energy in Inner City, & Abele Awards
Last week’s open house activities were a great success! Our faculty and student reception was well attended (and possibly not just for the food) by MPP and MIDP students alike. Shout out to Prof. Jay Pearson for his pledge to be the Bridging Communities faculty advisor and resource for students working towards our renewed vision (below).
We also had a great showing of over 20 people for our BC-sponsored Admitted Students brunch at Honey’s Restaurant—mmmm, good.
<3 <3 <3 <3 Big Big Thanks and Appreciation to board members Sharita Thomas, Lekisha Gunn, & Tameeka Norton for their leadership and service! Special thanks to 2013-2014 committee members Carly Krause and Jihye Lee, and everyone that’s been involved, engaged and collaborative with Bridging Communities!
Look below for:
- Friday 4/12--Fuqua Dinner with Duke Alum, Donnel Baird, Founder of Bloc Power (Solar Energy Distribution), Echoing Green Fellow, community organizer, and clean energy policy guy!
- RSVP's still open for the Abele Awards
- BC's new vision
Note: After a Jam-packed week, we will not be hosting lunch this week.
Events Outside of Sanford
CASE Dinner Discussion with Donnel Baird T’03, CEO and Founder of BlocPower, wants to bring Solar to low-wealth neighborhoods.
The Abele Awards
In early April, the MLWC, Black Student Alliance (BSA) and Black Graduate and Professional Student Association (BGPSA) co-sponsor the annual Julian Abele Awards, the premier Black community awards dinner. This annual event honors the significant achievements of Black community members and their supporters. They are named in honor of Julian Abele, an African-American who designed the architecture for Duke’s West Campus.
What is BC all about?
Our RE-Vision
A Sanford Community that is inclusive, equitable, and just; and, that attracts and produces a class of culturally competent professionals who are passionate and dedicated to achieving social equity—locally, nationally, and globally.
Email: bcinfo@duke.edu
Website: http://bridgingcommunities1.wordpress.com
Location: Durham, NC
Phone: 917-940-7918
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